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Mother of Becky Godden-Edwards writes letter to Christopher Halliwell
10:27am Tuesday 23rd October 2012 THE mother of a woman killed by taxi driver Christopher Halliwell has written a letter to the recently jailed murderer, begging him to confess to ending her daughter's life. Are there more victims of Christopher Halliwell?
9:00am Tuesday 23rd October 2012 DETECTIVES are looking into the murky past of killer cabbie Chris Halliwell with the theory there may be more victims – even beyond Swindon. Halliwell's daughter urges him to 'do the right thing'
10:18am Monday 22nd October 2012 SWINDON taxi driver Christopher Halliwell has been urged by his daughter to give the family of a second woman he killed 'justice' over her murder. Halliwell' ex-girlfriend speaks out
9:20am Monday 22nd October 2012 “An awful coldness ran through me when I realised, just an hour after saying he loved me, he’d taken someone’s life in the most evil way.” Becky's mum calls for justice
9:00am Monday 22nd October 2012 KAREN Edwards, mother of murdered Becky Godden Edwards, has told of the emotional toll of her daughter’s disappearance and how, even nine years after they had last spoken, she believed she was still alive. Becky's mum will fight on to get her killer convicted
9:41am Saturday 20th October 2012 The mother of Becky Godden-Edwards has vowed to fight for justice for her daughter after the charge against killer Christopher Halliwell was dropped. Police vow to find justice for Becky
9:26am Saturday 20th October 2012 Police vowed today to bring the killer of Becky Godden to justice. Christopher Halliwell jailed for life for murdering Sian O'Callaghan
11:07am Friday 19th October 2012 Taxi driver Christopher Halliwell has admitted murdering Sian O'Callaghan after picking her up outside a Swindon nightclub. Follow live updates from Swindon Crown Court. Day by day: How the Sian O'Callaghan investigation unfolded
5:40pm Friday 19th October 2012 We look at the events, people and places that let to a butal killer's murder Sian: The girl with everything to live for
5:32pm Friday 19th October 2012 Sian O'Callaghan was the girl next door with everything to look forward to. The office worker was at the happiest point of her life, having recently moved in with her boyfriend of three years Kevin Reape. Detective in Sian case suspended
4:53pm Friday 19th October 2012 Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher, who was criticised for breaching the rights of murderer Christopher Halliwell during the hunt for Sian O'Callaghan, has been suspended. Halliwell could not be charged with Becky murder
4:48pm Friday 19th October 2012 She was the girl who fell through the cracks in society. Halliwell appears in court over Sian murder
9:00am Friday 19th October 2012 TAXI driver Christopher Halliwell is set to appear in court today for a further hearing in the Sian O’Callaghan murder case. SWINDON MURDERS: Thousands go missing from Wiltshire11:00am Tuesday 12th April 2011 THOUSANDS of people across the county are reported missing every year, according to UK charity Missing People. SWINDON MURDERS: Tearful mum talks of her love for murdered daughter
10:40am Tuesday 12th April 2011 “SHE told me she would not come home until she was clean – I never saw her again.” SWINDON MURDERS: Friends remember bubbly blonde Becky Godden-Edwards10:13am Tuesday 12th April 2011 FRIENDS of murdered Becky Godden-Edwards paid their respects to the “bubbly blonde” when they released balloons into the sky above Queen’s Park. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Second victim identified4:55pm Monday 4th April 2011 POLICE have positively identified the second woman in the Sian O’Callaghan murder investigation. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Town players hold one-minute silence10:36am Monday 4th April 2011 THE memory of Sian O’Callaghan was honoured by people across the town this weekend. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: We will not forget Swindon's angel7:50am Saturday 2nd April 2011 ‘RIP Swindon’s Angel’ read the hundreds of posters carried by the crowds of people who turned out for a memorial walk for murdered Sian O’Callaghan last night. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Family bearing up4:12pm Friday 1st April 2011 THE detective leading the investigation into Sian O'Callaghan's murder has said the family were "bearing up". SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Inquest open and adjourned2:31pm Friday 1st April 2011 SIAN O'Callaghan is believed to have died of head injuries, an inquest opening at Oxford Coroner's Court was told this afternoon. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Hundreds to walk in Sian's memory
9:55am Friday 1st April 2011 HUNDREDS of people are expected to take part in a memorial walk for murdered Sian O’Callaghan tonight. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: A mum's grief
9:20am Thursday 31st March 2011 “I ALWAYS had hope but I still tried to prepare myself for the worst.” SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Sian murder accused held in custody
11:38am Thursday 31st March 2011 THE TAXI driver accused of murdering 22-year-old Sian O’Callaghan has been remanded in custody. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Police faultless in their investigation11:34am Thursday 31st March 2011 POLICE were “faultless” in their investigation into Sian’s disappearance and death, according to her mother. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Overwhelmed by all the support10:28am Thursday 31st March 2011 THE support shown by people across Swindon in the wake of Sian’s disappearance came a huge shock to Elaine. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: I will always remember her being happy and upbeat
10:21am Thursday 31st March 2011 LOOKING at photographs showing her daughter at various ages, Elaine paid a touching tribute as she reflected on a life taken too soon. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Halliwell appears at Bristol Crown Court11:14am Wednesday 30th March 2011 THE man charged with the murder of 22-year-old Sian O'Callaghan has appeared in Bristol Crown Court this morning. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Sian murder accused due in court7:22am Wednesday 30th March 2011 THE man accused of murdering Sian O'Callaghan will appear in court this morning for a bail hearing. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Police are excavating at the site where the second body was found4:00pm Tuesday 29th March 2011 Detectives investigating the murder of Sian O'Callaghan are still working to establish the identity of a set of human remains found at a second site. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Detectives try to identify second body1:00pm Tuesday 29th March 2011 DETECTIVES have been scouring the national DNA database today amid speculation that the second set of human remains found in a field near Eastleach are those of a young Vietnamese immigrant. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Taxi firm stresses safety commitment12:30pm Tuesday 29th March 2011 The private hire firm where the Sian O’Callaghan murder suspect worked, is keen to stress its commitment to the safety of its customers. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Floral tributes removed
10:56am Tuesday 29th March 2011 THOUSANDS of tributes left outside the nightclub where murdered Sian O’Callaghan was last seen alive have been moved. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Dad tells of his bubbly daughter
10:38am Tuesday 29th March 2011 THE DEVASTATED father of Sian O’Callaghan paid an emotional tribute to his daughter yesterday as he faced the media for the first time since her body was found. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Suspect sparks court protest
10:28am Tuesday 29th March 2011 TAXI driver Christopher Halliwell has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of Sian O’Callaghan. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Family identify body as Sian4:06pm Saturday 26th March 2011 OFFICERS in the Sian O'Callaghan murder investigation this afternoon revealed that the body found in Uffington was that of the missing 22-year-old. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Human remains found at second site4:12pm Saturday 26th March 2011 POLICE have found human remains at the second site pointed out to them by the man arrested on the suspicion of Sian O'Callaghan's murder. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Nightclub plans to open1:24pm Saturday 26th March 2011 THE NIGHTCLUB which Sian O'Callaghan was last seen leaving a week ago plans to open tonight. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Police given more time for questioning12:55pm Saturday 26th March 2011 DETECTIVES have been given even more time to quiz the man held on susupicion of two murders. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Swindon still safe, says top policeman9:50am Saturday 26th March 2011 SWINDON is still a safe place to live but people must take care when out at night, according to the town’s top policeman. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Search for second body goes on8:50am Saturday 26th March 2011 FOLLOWING the dramatic discovery of Sian O’Callaghan’s body in a field near Uffington, attention turned to another field 16 miles away. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Please leave your tributes here
12:39am Friday 25th March 2011 FRIENDS of Sian O'Callaghan have tonight been leaving flowers and lighting candles at the entrance to Suju nightclub, where the 22-year-old was last seen. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Police continue hunt for second body4:38pm Friday 25th March 2011 POLICE investigating Sian O'Callaghan's death are using mechanical diggers to excavate the corner of a field in Eastleach in their hunt for a second body. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Police granted custody extension4:19pm Friday 25th March 2011 POLICE have been granted a 24-hour extension to hold the man arrested on susupicion of two murders, inclduing Sian O'Callaghan. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Police search field in Eastleach2:57pm Friday 25th March 2011 POLICE officers are searching a Gloucestershire field to find clues to the whereabouts of the second body in the Sian O'Callaghan murder investigation. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Public thanked for their support11:37am Friday 25th March 2011 THE detective leading the Sian O'Callaghan murder investigation has thanked the public for their help and support. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Suspect still being questioned11:17am Friday 25th March 2011 THE man arrested on suspicion of the kidnap and murder of Sian O'Callaghan is still being questioned by police. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Second body believed to be in Northleach11:25am Friday 25th March 2011 POLICE have been told the location of the second body and are combing the area. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Police return to Uffington
10:57am Friday 25th March 2011 POLICE officers have returned to the stretch of road where it is believed the body of Sian O'Callaghan was discovered yesterday. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Candles are lit for Sian
8:49am Friday 25th March 2011 A SEA of flowers and candles filled the street outside Suju nightclub last night as family and friends left tributes to the 22-year-old. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Close to tears... the man in charge
8:34am Friday 25th March 2011 POLICE last night thanked the Swindon community as they announced the grim news that two bodies had been found in the hunt for Sian O’Callaghan. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Neighbours stunned at 47-year-old’s arrest
8:32am Friday 25th March 2011 NEIGHBOURS of the prime suspect in the murder inquiry into the deaths of Sian O’Callaghan and another unnamed person reacted with shock yesterday. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: A town in shock
8:29am Friday 25th March 2011 IT WAS the news the whole town was desperate not to hear. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Forest at centre of major search
10:38am Friday 25th March 2011 THE 4,500-acre sprawl of Savernake Forest was the centre of the hunt for Sian O’Callaghan and is still part of the ongoing murder inquiry. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Fair share of tragedy10:23am Friday 25th March 2011 MURDER and violent, tragic deaths are rare in Swindon, but some major incidents have made national headlines. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Sequence of events: Six days that ended in grief10:31am Friday 25th March 2011 l March 18: Sian O’Callaghan goes for a night out with girl friends in Old Town – she goes for a meal at the Harvester on Drove Road, then on to Baker Street and The Spot, before heading to Suju in High Street. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Churches also offer support10:13am Friday 25th March 2011 CHURCHES across Swindon have shown their support to a town rocked by the murder. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: So similiar to Jo's case
10:19am Friday 25th March 2011 THE hunt for Sian over the last five days has resembled the disappearance of architect Jo Yeates. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Taxi drivers say you can still be safe10:11am Friday 25th March 2011 THE news that a taxi driver was last night being questioned by police in connection with Sian’s disappearance has prompted cabbies to speak out in a bid to reassure the public. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Two bodies found
5:22pm Thursday 24th March 2011 POLICE have confirmed they have found two bodies in the town - one of which they believe to be Sian O'Callaghan. A 47-year-old Swindon man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and two murders. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Officers search Swindon house
4:32pm Thursday 24th March 2011 OFFICERS have sealed off a house in Ashbury Avenue, Swindon, as part of their investigation into the disappearance of Sian O'Callaghan. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Man arrested on suspicion of kidnap12:53pm Thursday 24th March 2011 POLICE have arrested a man on the suspicion of kidnapping Sian O'Callaghan. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Police tow green taxi away from supermarket car park12:11pm Thursday 24th March 2011 POLICE this morning towed away a green taxi matching the description of the car they are looking for in connection with their hunt for Sian O'Callaghan. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Reward for information now £40,000
11:04am Thursday 24th March 2011 THE REWARD for key information on the whereabouts of missing Sian O'Callaghan has risen to £40,000. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Police reveal Sian's handbag contents
10:48am Thursday 24th March 2011 POLICE have revealed details of the contents of Sian's handbag which they hope might lead to here whereabouts. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Family thanks public
10:06am Thursday 24th March 2011 THE FAMILY of missing Sian O'Callaghan have thanked people for their overwhelming support in the search for their loved one. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Police hunt for green car with taxi markings9:56am Thursday 24th March 2011 DETECTIVES are urgently appealing for information on a car with taxi markings inconnection with Sian O'Callaghan's disappearance. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Teachers' concern for former student10:18am Thursday 24th March 2011 TEACHERS at Sian’s former secondary school have spoken of her ‘bubbly and cheeky nature’. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: T-shirts used to widen the appeal for news of Sian9:53am Thursday 24th March 2011 TWO GIRLS are hoping to raise the profile of missing Sian O’Callaghan by printing t-shirts with her image. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Hundreds say a prayer for Sian
9:10am Thursday 24th March 2011 HUNDREDS gathered for a special candlelit vigil to say a prayer for missing Sian O’Callaghan last night. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Officers 'very close to identifying Sian's whereabouts'
9:00am Thursday 24th March 2011 THE detective in charge of the search for Sian O’Callaghan said officers were “getting very close” to identifying her whereabouts. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Hotel does its bit to help
8:30am Thursday 24th March 2011 A LOCAL hotel has given its support to the hunt for Sian O’Callaghan by offering refreshments to those searching for her. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Questions to the man leading the search for Sian
8:00am Thursday 24th March 2011 THE MAN leading the investigation into Sian’s disappearance is one of the most experienced detectives in the county. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Chief Inspector - "Swindon is still safe"2:36pm Wednesday 23rd March 2011 The Chief Inspector for Wiltshire Police has said Swindon is still a safe place to live and has thanked the hundreds of people assisting police in the hunt for Sian O'Callaghan. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Police praise public and press
2:11pm Wednesday 23rd March 2011 THE divisional commander for Swindon has thanked the public and press for their help in the hunt for Sian O'Callaghan. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Police turn members of the public away from forest
12:23pm Wednesday 23rd March 2011 Police are turning members of the public away from Savernake Forest as they ramp up their own search for missing 22-year-old Sian O'Callaghan. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Elmina Road incident not linked to Sian disappearance10:42am Wednesday 23rd March 2011 THE officer leading the search for Sian O'Callaghan has said that he is content that an assault in Elmina Road yesterday is not linked to the 22-year-old's disappearance. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Detective says Sian investigation gathers pace
9:21am Wednesday 23rd March 2011 THE OFFICER leading the investigation into the disappearance of Sian O'Callaghan has thanked the public for their help but has asked that they stay away for the time being. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: 'My heart goes out to them all'
10:10am Wednesday 23rd March 2011 “It’s the most horrendous thing that can happen to a loved one.” SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Friends hand out posters in Old Town
9:30am Wednesday 23rd March 2011 A DETERMINED group of friends were out in force for Sian O’Callaghan last night. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Volunteers expected to join search again today
8:30am Wednesday 23rd March 2011 HUNDREDS of volunteers are expected to join the hunt for missing 22-year-old Sian O’Callaghan again today after a second police appeal to help comb Savernake Forest for clues. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Free coaches took searchers to Savernake Forest
8:00am Wednesday 23rd March 2011 TWO coaches loaded with volunteer search teams set off from the town centre yesterday afternoon. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Volunteers needed to help with search again
7:02pm Tuesday 22nd March 2011 POLICE are once again appealing for members of the public to help them search Savernake Forest for clues relating to the disappearance of Sian O'Callaghan. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Public asked to hold off forest search
4:16pm Tuesday 22nd March 2011 POLICE officers have requested no more volunteers go out to Savernake Forest today. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: £20,000 reward for information on Sian
1:43pm Tuesday 22nd March 2011 AN ANONYMOUS donor has put up £20,000 for any information that leads directly to Sian O'Callaghan being found. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: You can help search forest
10:37am Tuesday 22nd March 2011 Police have this morning said anyone who wants to help comb Savernake Forest in the search for Sian O'Callaghan needs to work with them. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Family appeals for information
8:55am Tuesday 22nd March 2011 THE FAMILY of missing Sian O’Callaghan issued a tearful plea to the public last night for help in bringing her home safely. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Police scouring area
11:10am Tuesday 22nd March 2011 RESIDENTS have spoken of their shock at seeing squads of police combing through their neighbourhoods as part of the hunt for Sian O’Callaghan. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Suju is at centre of investigation
10:40am Tuesday 22nd March 2011 ONE of the town’s most popular nightclubs has found itself at the centre of the investigation to find Sian. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Friends and colleagues pull together
10:20am Tuesday 22nd March 2011 THOUSANDS of people have pledged their support to help find Sian. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Appeal for CCTV footage
10:12am Tuesday 22nd March 2011 POLICE are asking businesses to come forward with any CCTV footage they have which may show Sian’s movements. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Boyfriend makes emotional plea to find Sian
3:39pm Monday 21st March 2011 THE boyfriend of missing nightclubber Sian O'Callaghan today made a tearful appeal for information to find her. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Police search the Lawns
12:08pm Monday 21st March 2011 THE hunt for missing 22-year-old Sian O'Callaghan has moved to the Lawns area of Swindon. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Police set up mobile unit
11:26am Monday 21st March 2011 POLICE have set up a temporary police point in Old Town as part of their investigation into missing Sian O'Callaghan. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Did you see cars in Savernake Forest?
10:54am Monday 21st March 2011 OFFICERS are this morning continuing their search for missing 22-year-old Sian O'Callaghan. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Hunt goes on for missing girl
8:52am Monday 21st March 2011 SIAN O’ Callaghan was last seen leaving Suju nightclub in Swindon in the early hours of Saturday. SIAN O'CALLAGHAN: Concern after woman disappears leaving nightclub9:55am Sunday 20th March 2011 POLICE have launched an appeal about a 22-year-old woman who went missing after visiting a Swindon nightclub over the weekend. |
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